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KR59 DAU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,065 mi
Last recorded158,065 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 DAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 158,065 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 158,065 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 144,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 144,790 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 132,902 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 132,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 124,383 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 124,383 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 114,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 114,056 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 100,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 100,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,800 miles

exhaust mounting deteriorated but exhaust secure.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 76,316 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cutting to tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 18 Jun 2016 76,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre has slight cutting to tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,431 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 57,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2014 39,109 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,917 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,133 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 31,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,870 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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KR59 DAU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR59 DAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR59 DAU registered?

KR59 DAU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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